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Definition of Baleful

Baleful
Baleful Bale"ful, a. [AS. bealoful. See Bale misery.] 1. Full of deadly or pernicious influence; destructive. ``Baleful enemies.' --Shak. Four infernal rivers that disgorge Into the burning lake their baleful streams. --Milton. 2. Full of grief or sorrow; woeful; sad. [Archaic]

Meaning of Baleful from wikipedia

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